Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)

802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
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Bottom 50%
Serving 146 students in grades 9-12, Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)'s student population of 146 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
146 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7234 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
37%
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11-19%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
25%
53%
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Black
52%
13%
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White
11%
26%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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20-24%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)'s ranking?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) is ranked #7234 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) is 20-24%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)?
146 students attend Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) offer ?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) part of?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) is part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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